scrumptious chocolate orange scones
This is probably the best scone recipe that I got from a friend. It's different than your typical scone but such a great treat.
prep time
55 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
12 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa, unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- - melted chocolate for drizzling
How To Make scrumptious chocolate orange scones
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Step 1Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/3 cup cold butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
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Step 2In small bowl, gently stir cream, 1/4 cup marmalade and vanilla until mixed. Make a well in center of crumb mixture; add cream mixture to well. Stir with fork until crumb mixture is moistened and dough is sticky. Gently stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips. Form dough into a ball.
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Step 3On well floured surface, roll or pat dough into 9-inch round, 3/4 inch thick. Using knife dipped in flour, cut round into 12 wedges. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 30 minutes.
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Step 4Drizzle with melted chocolate. Serve with Sweet Cream butter (optional).
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